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NY S05031

Bill

Status

Vetoed

11/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jose Serrano

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state parks passport program allowing visitors to log visits to New York state parks and historic sites using printed passport books or electronic applications with ink or electronic stamps.

  • Commissioner may charge purchasers fees to cover costs of printing or developing passport materials, with development costs funded from the patron services account of the miscellaneous special revenue fund.

  • Commissioner may designate specific park sites each year to highlight different state regions and organize special events emphasizing outdoor recreation or fitness for targeted groups including children and seniors.

  • Commissioner authorized to promulgate regulations necessary for operating the state parks passport program.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish the state parks passport program allowing visitors to state parks and historic sites to log their visits to such sites in a passport book or electronic application.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.72

11/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports3/8/2022
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation1/5/2022
Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports6/1/2021
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation2/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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